Letter: Stop the Notch Reservoir logging project

Spending time in nature has great benefits to the emotional well-being of people, and it would be a shame to take that from our fellow North Adams residents.

Local Veterans' Public Service, Civic Commitment Praised on Veterans Day

Reaching out to young people and sharing stories of sacrifice is a point of emphasis for the Williamstown American Legion post.

Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Structure Fire, Brushfire

Both scenes were under control within 60-90 minutes. At this time there are no reported injuries.

Ghost Tours At Ventfort Hall

The tour will take place on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm. This is not an active investigation.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Nov. 8

MCLA's Greylock LEAD Academy Completes Second Successful Year

In 2023, Greylock pledged $100,000 to reimagine the College's LEAD Academy, allowing the program to grow from around 30 MCLA students each year to encompass each fall's new student cohort.

2nd Street Clinic on How to Seal, Expunge Criminal Record

The clinic will be held at the 2nd Street offices, located at 264 Second Street. Private consultations will be available.

Truffles By Tarah Pop-Up Opens in Pittsfield

On Friday, the ribbon was cut for Truffles by Tarah at 48 North St. Offerings range from classic favorites such as dark chocolate to lavender lemonade.

Public Safety Facility Panel Narrowing Potential Sites

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is working to narrow down the four property selections it will include in its feasibility study.

Veterans Day Ceremonies and Holiday Hours

Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday.

Ioka Valley Farm Win Maple Syrup Competition

Ioka Valley Farm won first and third place for different maple products.

Market 32 Honors Veterans With Discount

All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card.

Dalton Residents Eliminate Bittersweet at the Dalton CRA

Bittersweet, which birds spread unknowingly, strangles trees, and also grows over and smothers ground level bushes and plants.

MassDOT Third Annual Name A Snowplow Contest

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6

W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, Embrace Boston Partnership

In support of the Du Bois project, Embrace Boston has received a $150,000 Destination Development grant from the Massachusetts Department of Travel and Tourism

63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg School

Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961?

Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll Out

The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.

Disabled Veterans Can Benefit from HERO Act at RMV

Eligible disabled veterans exempt from automobile excise tax, receiving fee waivers for vehicle registration, driver's licenses and license renewals due to legislation signed in August 2024

Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants

The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey.

BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotions, Title Changes

BCC announced the addition of four faculty/staff members, three promotions and two title changes.

North Adams Public Schools Accepting Pre-K Applications

PreK children must be 3 or 4 years of age to enroll and be residents of North Adams.

Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years

For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Williamstown to Undergo Audit of Land-Use Rules

The community development director on Monday updated the Select Board on progress in executing the recently adopted comprehensive plan.

South County Road Construction Operations

The work will take place from Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15, during the following scheduled hours.

Dalton Water Officials Delay Decision on Regionalization Study

The Board of Water Commissioners delayed deciding whether to participate in a Central Berkshire and the Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study.